Canter with a Killer by Amber Camp is a new cozy animal mystery that features Mallory Martin, an owner of a horse rescue farm in a small town in Arkansas. Can Mallory steer the police in the right direction? Mallory Martin Mallory Martin is a 42-year-old woman who has been living her dream of owning […]
Elementary She Read by Vicki Delany is a well-written mystery with a Sherlock Holmes fair set in New London, Massachusetts. Will Gemma figure out what is happening before she is next on the killer’s list? Gemma Doyle Our sleuth is Gemma Doyle. She and her uncle own the Sherlock Holmes Bookstore and Emporium. Gemma is […]
Murder and Macchiatos by Justine Maxwell is a quick mystery that moves fast but looks to become a great series. Will Hazel find the killer before she is out of business and behind bars? Hazel Hewitt Hazel is a third-generation barista and co-owner of the local coffee shop Bean Around Town. Lately, things haven’t been […]
Saddled Up 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton is a modern take on the ole’ horse stealing criminals, and Phee steps right in the middle of it all. Streetman saves the day. What do a bell tower, stolen horses, and a Chiweenie have in common? That sounds like the beginning of a joke, but honestly, you […]
Mimi Lee Cracks the Code by Jennifer J. Chow is a wonderfully cozy mystery with an adorable cat as the (co-)star! Will Mimi find the killer before Pixie ends up in jail? And what about the stolen goods? Mimi Lee Mimi is our sleuth. However, her day job is that of a pet groomer. She […]
Railroaded 4 Murder by JC Eaton is a tap-dancing, costume-wearing, great sleuthing time. I laughed so much. Will Phee figure out who killed Wilbur before Roxanne spends the rest of her life in jail? And what about Operation Agatha? Phee & Harriet Phee and Marshall are planning their wedding and are truly happy. Well, until […]
Wedding Day and Foul Play by Duffy Brown is a nice short read that can be read while you are waiting for dinner to cook or even just spending the day outside if it’s warm enough. Will Reagan find out who killed Corny if it wasn’t Auntie Kiki? Reagan (Summerside) Boone Reagan Summerside is getting […]
Address to Die For by Mary Feliz is a complex and fast-moving mystery that keeps Maggie and her sons on the defensive throughout the story. Will Maggie save their new home or die trying? Maggie McDonald Maggie and her family have moved from Stockton, California, to Orchard View in Silicon Valley. The new house isn’t […]